The climate of New Caledonia
The current climate in New Caledonia features temperatures ranging from a high of 31°C to a low of 25°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 28°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 17°C and in the warmer months around 23°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for New Caledonia.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in New Caledonia in recent years was 38°C in February 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 20°C in August 2018.
Rainfall amount
On average, New Caledonia receives 1242 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in New Caledonia runs from November to April.
The climate in New Caledonia is based on weather data from Nouméa. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in New Caledonia to get the full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit New Caledonia?
The best time to visit New Caledonia for sunny weather is March and May through November. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit New Caledonia. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of New Caledonia
The climate table of New Caledonia shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 30 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 30 | 29 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 23 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 154 | 138 | 80 | 288 | 77 | 35 | 52 | 72 | 49 | 75 | 43 | 179 |
| UV Index | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in New Caledonia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in New Caledonia
Yearly Temperature in New Caledonia
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in New Caledonia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in New Caledonia
Total Yearly Precipitation in New Caledonia
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in New Caledonia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in New Caledonia
Weather experiences in New Caledonia
The weather in New Caledonia is rated an average of 3,7 out of 5 stars by 7 visitors. Have you been to New Caledonia? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
Amber
The temperature was not oppressive, which was comfortable for a variety of outdoor activities. The weather certainly adds to the beauty of this island.
BabetteThe weather was pleasant: moderate temperatures and many sunny days. Sometimes it rains, but usually it passes quickly. Not as humid as other tropical countries.
Floris van den BeukelNovember was mostly pleasant in New Caledonia, with occasional heavy rainfall. Temperatures ranged from 24 to 28 degrees. Humidity and tropical thunderstorms were to be expected.
KyraHowever, the humidity can be too high. Still, I will definitely come back!
Ties StrootmanSurprisingly warm, a constant light breeze kept us cool. It rained sometimes, but mostly at night. Absolutely highly recommended!
LotFebruary in New Caledonia was disappointing weather. Despite warm temperatures, there was a lot of rain and high humidity. Ideal for nature lovers, but less so for sun worshippers.
JorisJuly in New Caledonia was pleasantly warm and sunny, with occasional refreshing showers. The humidity was also acceptable, so I felt comfortable while exploring the island.
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Average weather in New Caledonia by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for New Caledonia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.